Atty. John Spivey Battenfeld

Atty. John Spivey Battenfeld

John Spivey Battenfeld is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, systemic employment litigation, employment counseling & litigation and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John Spivey Battenfeld at a glance

John Spivey Battenfeld is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Haverford College (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Spivey Battenfeld is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, systemic employment litigation, employment counseling & litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Spivey Battenfeld's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Spivey Battenfeld handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Spivey Battenfeld

Where is John Spivey Battenfeld's law office located?
John Spivey Battenfeld's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Spivey Battenfeld handle?
John Spivey Battenfeld focuses on employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Spivey Battenfeld practiced law?
John Spivey Battenfeld has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Spivey Battenfeld go to law school?
John Spivey Battenfeld earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact John Spivey Battenfeld for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Haverford College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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